Assistant Professor / Metals and Jewelry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• MFA in Metals/Jewelry or related fields.

• University-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships;
• Industry experience;
• Experience with various 3D processes both traditional and digital;
• A strong record of creative work and evidence of ongoing professional achievement;
• Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations of learners;
• Evidence of scholarship related to the position requirements.

• →Teaching metals/jewelry courses and management of the curriculum;
• →Maintaining an active scholarship agenda;
• →Maintaining the metals studio;
• →Advising students;
• →Supervision of student workers assigned to metals studio;
• →Supervision of adjunct faculty within the metals and jewelry area as needed;
• →Teaching foundation, art appreciation, and other studio disciplines related to training and seminar courses as needed;
• →Working with community and industry partners to provide students with professional skills, job training and career opportunities;
• →Performing other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of various metals/jewelry processes and media;
• Knowledge of studio safety procedures;
• Knowledge of computer software related to art, design, and teaching;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Ability to teach multiple aspects of metalsmithing and jewelry design;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate;
• Ability to demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising;
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty across the university;
• Willingness to develop opportunities for engagement with the broader community.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.